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Law 101: Legal Guide for the Forensic Expert

Rules That Apply to Experts

The expert enters the case as a consulting or testifying expert with knowledge of these rules.

The rules also apply to experts. For example, if the expert is a state-employed toxicologist taking blood samples from a suspected drug or alcohol abuser, the expert must perform the procedures in the correct manner or the test results will not be admissible in court.

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